Extracting Certain Teeth can Boost Orthodontic Effectiveness
We treat most malocclusions (bad bites) with braces or clear aligners. But not all malocclusions are alike — some can require extra procedures to achieve successful results. One such example is when incoming teeth crowd other teeth and cause them to erupt abnormally. The crowding also reduces the space needed to move the misaligned teeth to better positions. To make more room we’ll often remove some of the teeth before undertaking orthodontics. The key is to extract the right teeth. The best candidates are those whose absence will have minimal effect on both appearance and dental function. That’s commonly the … Continue reading
